Saab 9 3 I 1 YS3D owners manual page 236

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236 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule Service intervals Engine oil and filter changes The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a The maintenance schedule is comprised of Changing the engine oil and filter is required service program to the purchaser/operator a Check -up 30 days after retail delivery, fol-at every service point. Use only a Saab of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary lowed by services at every 10,000 miles approved long-life oil filter and engine oils to ensure the proper emission control sys-(16,000 km) thereafter (10,000, 20,000, meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API tems function, safety and reliability of the 30,000 miles/16,000 32,000, 48,000 km service classifications stated in the “Techni- Saab automobile in normal use. Additional etc.). cal data” section of this Owner’s Manual. maintenance is recommended for specific The use of extra additives in the oil is not components when the car is operated under NOTE necessary and is not recommended, and certain severe conditions. Proper mainte- may be harmful to turbochargers. nance is always a good practice!The Check-up will be done by your Saab More frequent oil changes are recom- Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and dealer at no charge and should be done mended if your vehicle is operated under trained to meet your Saab’s service needs. as close as possible to the scheduled 30 any of the following conditions: They regularly receive up-to-date Saab ser-days. • Most trips are less than 5-10 miles (8-16 vice manuals and parts and technical ser- km). This is particularly important when vice bulletins from Saab and are able, outside temperatures are below freezing. through their franchise agreement, to attend • Most trips include extensive idling (fre- Saab service schools, obtain Saab special quent stop-and-go traffic). tools and technical assistance and pur- • Most trips are through dusty areas (such chase original equipment service and as construction zones). replacement parts. • If the vehicle is used for delivery service, Today’s complex automobiles should only police, taxi or other commercial applica- be entrusted to the most knowledgeable tions. service professionals. A Saab dealer is your If your driving habits match this description, best choice. have the engine oil and filter changed in- between normal services at 5,000 mile (8,000 km) intervals. These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster. The Warranties and Service Record Book- let has provisions to record extra oil changes.

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